I want to open a probate but I cannot find my brother. What should I do?

You will be obligated to find your brother. If you are unable to find him, his share will be held until he can either be located or after 3 years,...

It is legal. I am not sure what your definition of safe is. It is wise to have an attorney prepare your estate plan to avoid issues down the...

Since your wife died AFTER her mother, your wife's estate will be entitled to 1/2 of the proceeds from the probate. YOU are your wife's heir, so...

You may be able to get a couple of attorneys to listen to your case if you can present it in a way that sticks to the facts such that an attorney...

CA LA county probate court a formal demand or accounting

There is no form to demand an accounting. You must prepare it on pleading paper and draft the contents based on the facts of the case. The filing...

Sister is trustee of mom's trust. All my legal documents re: trust were stolen. She refuses to give me copies of them

Unfortunately the others are correct - your next step is to have an attorney write her a letter reminding her of her obligation to account and...

Is an opposition to be filed after written objections are filed with court.

Most probate courts require written opposition to objections be filed at least 5 court days before the hearing. That said, it is not uncommon for...

What Judicial Form does an in pro per petitioner use to "terminate probate" if decedent's property was lost to foreclosure?

The attached form is for Riverside County, but you can use the same information and put it on pleading paper requesting the probate be terminated. ...

I'm confused about the wording of a will , "the estate"

The wording is not as important as how the assets were gifted. If both were gifted through the will, how the expenses are paid would be determined...

I need to find my grandmothers last will. My family believes her assets are being misused. How can I view her last will?

Start by checking title to the properties. If you have addresses, an attorney or real estate agent can look them up. If they are still in your...